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Night photograph of a walking procession along a narrow path through dense dark foliage, with a metal railing on the left. In front, a person in a maroon-and-gold saffron-toned robe with a red turban-style headwear holds a lit oil lamp in cupped hands, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces. A bald man in a maroon robe with gold borders walks beside him, and behind them two more people are visible, one in white clothing carrying a small lamp. The people are lit mainly by the flame.

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December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night procession at a temple-like site under a dense canopy of hanging vines. A central figure in a red-orange turban, long orange-maroon robe with gold borders, and layered garlands of marigold and white flowers holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, smiling. A gold necklace hangs at the chest. Beside them a bald man in maroon-and-gold robes with a rudraksha mala carries a staff. Behind, a man in white dhoti with gold border carries a tray, and other figures in saffron and white stand in the dim background near draped cloth and a gold-fringed parasol. a person is the central figure in the turban and garlands, consistent with the page's claim of his presence, though the appearance is only partly clear at this resolution.2014-12-05Night procession at an outdoor ashram setting with dark trees behind. A central figure in an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament and tilak, wearing a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, cups a small lit oil lamp in both hands and smiles while walking. Beside them, a shaved-headed priest in a red-orange dhoti with gold border and white tilak walks, carrying a rudraksha mala.2014-12-05A night procession under a dark sky, lit by a flame. In the centre, a person in a red turban and a red-and-orange garment wears a red and white flower garland and carries a lit oil lamp held in both hands. Behind them, attendants in dark brown dhotis with gold borders walk alongside, one holding a long pole of a canopy. Others in white dhotis wear rudraksha malas. A man at left in a brown dhoti holds a small red book and a lit taper. Small garlands and bangles are visible. Fabric canopy fringes hang overhead, with a dark blurred crowd behind.2014-12-05Night procession in dim light. A central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban with a small gold ornament, red and white flower garlands, and a rudraksha mala, holds a lit oil lamp flame cupped in both hands. Behind and beside them, several robed men in maroon and saffron garments with gold-striped borders carry long wooden poles and walk with lit lamps; a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a small lamp. A bright light glows in the dark sky above. The central figure shows a person cues: a red turban, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, appearing as a participant in a torch-lit ritual procession.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05Night procession at a temple or ashram. A central figure in a red turban and red and white flower garlands holds a lit oil lamp with a flame cupped in both hands; the figure wears a gold pendant and a dark brown garment with gold bands. Flanking attendants in brown and saffron-banded robes with rudraksha malas walk beside, one carrying a woven basket, and a man in a tall decorated headdress stands at right. Behind them, white-clad figures and processional poles with ornate umbrella-like canopies are visible in the dark.2014-12-05A night procession on a dark road. A central figure in a red and gold head covering and a deep maroon garment with gold bands holds a lit oil lamp in cupped hands, wearing a red and white flower garland, a gold pendant and bangles. Behind her, several people in maroon and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold-bordered cloth carry a long wooden staff, and a figure in a white kurta walks at left holding a small torch. A person at right wears a tall ornate hat. The scene is lit mainly by the lamp and torches.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05